[SMM Brief Analysis: Review of 2024 Iron Ore Prices and Outlook for 2025]
For the full year of 2024, iron ore prices showed a downward trend. In terms of pattern, it resembled a slanted "W." Looking ahead to 2025, iron ore is expected to remain in surplus by approximately 48 million mt compared to 2024. The annual inventory buildup of imported iron ore in the domestic market is estimated at around 70-80 million mt. To alleviate this inventory pressure, a reduction in supply from high-cost non-mainstream mines is needed. This adjustment process is expected to be achieved through a decline in iron ore prices. SMM forecasts the main operating range of iron ore prices to be between $80-120.
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